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What does extradition mean?

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  1. a formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government is handed over to another government for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.
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If it would be compatible, the judge must order extradition to the category 1 territory in question.
The extradition proceedings will not look at any issues concerning a prisoner's guilt or the evidence against them.
The British government then sought his extradition on charges relating to offences committed 20 years ago.
The applicant gave evidence supported by her lawyer as to the political reasons for seeking her extradition.
First, on the opening page of the chapter, there is a reference to deportation, not extradition.
No doubt more information will be put before the trial judge in the event of extradition taking place.

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